Students interested in a career in a marine-related business may find the study of maritime management a wise choice. Typical courses of study aim to improve critical thinking and hone managerial skills while focusing on issues unique to commerce conducted in a maritime setting.

Chile has the oldest education system in the South America. The government has always partially financed this education system making it one of the cheapest student’s lives. The leading universities are Universidad de Chile and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.